Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Allouez to only have 1 polling place April 7th
The Village of Allouez will only have one polling place on April 7th. It’s going to be at village hall. The village clerk decided to close the locations at Green Isle Park and the Community Cent...
Mar 24, 2020
Omro distillery making hand sanitizer
An Omro distillery is now making hand sanitizer. Peggy Hendricks at Hendricks Family Distillery says the production part isn’t an issue, but packaging is a challenge. She’s having trouble ...
Mar 24, 2020
Menasha teachers post video to encourage students
Teachers and staff at Menasha High School are trying to stay connected with students. They posted a video on YouTube to encourage the kids.
Mar 24, 2020
Evers officially issues ‘safer at home’ order
The “safer at home” order from Governor Evers takes effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday, and it could be in place for a month. He’s shutting down non-essential businesses, and putting limits ...
Mar 24, 2020
Oshkosh council to meet, public encouraged to email
The Oshkosh Common Council will go forward with its regularly scheduled meeting tonight. City Manager Mark Rohloff says this definitely qualifies as an “essential service” under the Govern...
Mar 24, 2020
Oshkosh United Way collecting protective equipment
A nonprofit wants to collect protective equipment and medical supplies in downtown Oshkosh Tuesday afternoon. The Oshkosh Area United Way will hold a Community Cares Drive at the Oshkosh Convention Ce...
Mar 23, 2020
State working to get more protective equipment
The state is trying to get more protective equipment for health care workers and others. Governor Evers says they’re asking FEMA to specifically help police officers and firefighters. He says th...
Mar 23, 2020
City sets rules for long-term care facilities
Visitors won’t be allowed at long-term care facilities in Appleton. The city’s public health department is issuing the order. The only exceptions are for certain situations, including a dr...
Mar 23, 2020
State in better position to deal with recession
State government is in a better position to deal with a recession than the last time, 13 years ago. Wisconsin Policy Forum Research Director Jason Stein says the money in the rainy day fund could cove...
Mar 23, 2020
Outagamie Co. closes county parks, trails
All of the Outagamie County parks and county-owned trail systems are closing. The decision impacts Plamann Park, the county’s dog park, and the Mosquito Hill Nature Center. The county is making ...
Mar 23, 2020
